May we never forget
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Today is World Mental Health Day 2020
Did you know that depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents and adults? The World Health Organization states that, "despite the universal nature and the magnitude of mental ill health, the gap between demand for mental health services and supply remains substantial. In low and middle-income countries, more than 75% of people with mental health conditions receive no treatment for their condition at all." According to the WHO, for every $1 invested in evidence-based treatment for drug dependence, there is a return of up to $7 in reduced crime and justice costs. However, despite the increased attention for mental health in recent years, the field has not received commensurate investment. The World Mental Health Day campaign aims to tell the world what more can and must be done to make mental health a reality for everyone.
Did you know? According to yesterday's publication by Dr. Nora Volkow with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, people with Substance Use Disorder are "at a higher risk of contracting and suffering worse consequences from COVID-19." Read more here:
DRUGABUSE.GOV
New Evidence on Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19 Susceptibility | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Today is National Child Health Day! National Child Health Day recognizes the care and guidance children need to grow strong an healthy. Every child deserves to be healthy, and there are many ways to support a child's mental and physical well being. Observing NCHD can be done by participating in activities to promote child health, such as going for a walk, playing in a park, scheduling your child's next routine checkup, or adding new healthy activities to your child's routine. Whether it's their environment, the food they eat, or how much tv they watch, NCDH is an excellent opportunity to support the children in your life.
#ChildHealthDay
Are you spending your free time in ways that make you happy?
"Studies have shown that spending money on experiences is more rewarding than buying material goods, for example. And a 2016 survey found that 72% of millennials prefer spending their money on activities rather than items."
CNBC.COM
You're spending your free time wrong — here's what to do to be happier and more successful
Are you setting SMART goals? Making sure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time Bound are essential to making sure your goals contain focus and direction. Optimal goal setting provides you with measurable benchmarks that give a clear path to accomplishing your goals.
MINDTOOLS.COM
Golden Rules of Goal Setting: Five Rules to Set Yourself Up for Success
It's that time of year again! Fall and home cooking is in the air. Put a spin on your favorite comfort cravings and amp up these seasonal superfoods to keep your belly and your heart happy and healthy.
GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM
40+ Healthy Fall Harvest Dinners You'll Make All Autumn Long
Looking for simplicity this Thanksgiving? Try one of these "Easiest-Ever" Thanksgiving Recipes!
FOODNETWORK.COM
Easiest-Ever Thanksgiving Recipes
PSYCHOLOGYTODAY.COM
Self-Care: 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself
Start your Monday off with a mood booster!
Read more here: https://www.gv.ymca.ca/blog/5-steps-for-a-better-mood
It's World Kindness Day! What will you do to show kindness?
Are you a saver or a spender? With the holidays quickly approaching, it can be even more difficult to set money back for future emergencies. Making a budget planner can be helpful for seeing where your money goes and how much you could be saving each month.
NERDWALLET.COM
Free Budget Planner Worksheet - NerdWallet
Stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Take a look at these 10 tips for coping and dealing with every-day stressors.
VIRTUA.ORG
10 Quick Ways to De-Stress
Pain, and particularly chronic pain, can make a person’s life miserable. However, the results of a recent NIDA-funded study suggest that pain may not have to be unpleasant. This would be welcome news to those suffering from the emotional burden associated with chronic pain.
DRUGABUSE.GOV
How the Brain Makes Pain Unpleasant | National Institute on Drug Abuse